Service & Bar Manager — Path to General Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Management training program

Leadership development

Holidays (Thanksgiving/Christmas)

Early Christmas Eve closure

Job summary

Norterra, AZ‑based award‑winning polished casual restaurant seeks a Service & Bar Manager to lead front‑of‑house operations and own the beverage program. You’ll coach bartenders, servers, hosts and support staff while partnering with the GM and Executive Chef to deliver outstanding hospitality and financial results.

This role offers a merit‑based career path, a structured 10‑week management training program, and a benefits package including health insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and

Qualifications

• Two or more years of restaurant management experience in a high‑volume, full‑service setting.
• Strong beverage leadership experience, including liquor, beer, and wine ordering.
• Experience managing beverage inventory and beverage cost control.
• Proven ability to coach and develop front‑of‑house teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all front‑of‑house operations while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Oversee the restaurant's beverage program, including liquor, beer, and wine ordering.
• Manage beverage inventory and beverage cost of goods.
• Coach, mentor, and develop bartenders, servers, hosts, and support staff.
• Lead daily service execution and maintain exceptional hospitality standards.
• Hire, onboard, train, and retain high‑performing front‑of‑house team members.
• Manage labor, scheduling, and operational productivity.
• Resolve guest concerns and create memorable dining experiences.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and General Manager to ensure seamless restaurant operations.
• Serve as Manager on Duty and support overall restaurant performance.

Skills

Restaurant management

Beverage program leadership

Staff coaching

Labor scheduling

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Norterra, AZ‑based award‑winning polished casual restaurant seeks a Service & Bar Manager to lead front‑of‑house operations and own the beverage program. You’ll coach bartenders, servers, hosts and support staff while partnering with the GM and Executive Chef to deliver outstanding hospitality and financial results.

This role offers a merit‑based career path, a structured 10‑week management training program, and a benefits package including health insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and